The Orthodox Church is a body of believers: fifteen self-governing churches sharing a common faith, liturgical and sacramental tradition, and history beginning at Jerusalem in approximately 33 A.D.read more»

The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called was the first of the Apostles to follow Christ, and he later brought his own brother, the holy Apostle Peter, to Christ(John 1:35-42).read more »

"And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he said, 'Behold the Lamb of God!' ...Then Jesus turned, and... saith unto them... 'Come and see.' They came and saw." (John 1). And thus we have the meeting of the Holy and All-praised Andrew the First-called of the Apostles, with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.